Transportation

A Coming Future When Cars Are Not Privately Owned

Citing the failure of 2nd generation alternative fuels and the looming issue of traffic congestion, the Chairman of Ford Motor Company ponders 'radical' solutions for the future.

November 25, 2007 - The New York Times

Raising Turnpike Tolls Will Be Key To Reducing NJ State Deficit

Governor Jon Corzine finally explained that a key strategy to reduce New Jersey's staggering $32 billion debt will be to substantially increase tolls on the 3 major state toll roads, using the revenue to form a public corporation to issue bonds.

November 23, 2007 - The New York Times

L.A. Is King Of Traffic Congestion, Dumb Growth

People who drive in L.A. have a lot of time to think about the urban form while they sit in traffic. Specifically, they wonder why everything in Southern California requires a trip in the car.

November 21, 2007 - California Planning & Development Report

Highway Tolling Bill Up For Consideration In Washington

Seeking a way to fund the state's many transit and transportation projects, officials in Washington are considering a plan that would put a highway tolling bill in front of the state legislature early next year -- a bill many believe would pass.

November 20, 2007 - Crosscut

First Leg Of Second Ave Subway Receives $1.3 Billion In Federal Funds

The first (of four) phases of the infamous Second Ave. subway is ready to begin construction thanks to the approval of $1.3 billion in federal financing, enabling the long-delayed line to be built from 92nd to 63rd streets in Manhattan.

November 20, 2007 - The New York Times

Cities Consider Forming Own Agencies After Metro Transit Funding Measure Fails

A measure that would have increased funding for Milwaukee-area commuter transit was recently voted down, fueling a push for neighboring cities to break away and form their own transit agencies.

November 20, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Transit Riders Challenge Edmonton City Councillors To Take The Bus

The Transit Riders' Union of Edmonton has challenged city councilors in Edmonton, Alberta to give up their private vehicles. Four councilors will rely exclusively on public transit for the next week.

November 20, 2007 - CBC News

Boston's Newest U-Turn Confounds Users

Despite predictions of heavy use, a mere 200 vehicles a day are using a high-capacity expressway U-turn intended to ease traffic on the city's surface streets.

November 19, 2007 - The Boston Globe

More Pedestrians Hit By Cars After Time Change

The daylight savings time change earlier this month has been blamed for a rash of pedestrian deaths and injuries from car collisions in Toronto. The city is looking to police to step up enforcement to cut down the number of injuries.

November 19, 2007 - The Toronto Star

Double Decker Bus To Be Tested In San Francisco

San Francisco plans to test out a double-decker bus for possible adoption into its public transit fleet.

November 17, 2007 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Friday Funny: Free Pizza For Transit Riders?

Officials in Ottawa, Canada are planning to try a new marketing ploy to get commuters to switch to the bus -- free pizza.

November 16, 2007 - Canoe.ca

Proposed London Car Ban Sparks Criticism

Cars will be banned from many of London's central city streets as part of a plan by Mayor Ken Livingstone to improve the city's pedestrian friendliness. Many critics say the roads chosen for the ban are too crucial to lose.

November 16, 2007 - The Times

Report Says Wal-Mart Is Best TOD Option

A recent report says local specialty shops will not be successful as transit oriented development adjacent to a planned light rail stop in Colorado, arguing that big box stores like Wal-Mart are the more viable option.

November 16, 2007 - The Aurora Sentinel

Freeway Seems Likely, But Residents Cry For Transit

Growth in the Western Salt Lake Valley is creating a need for better mobility. Plans are bubbling for an eight-lane freeway, and while many residents support the plan, others are calling on officials to consider transit options more seriously.

November 16, 2007 - The Salt Lake Tribune

A New Bike Lane Experiment In New York City

Joseph Clement reports on the New York City's new "Class 1" bike lane on 9th Avenue.

November 15, 2007 - Spacing

On The Importance Of Congestion

Congestion is one of the most common complaints about a city, whether it's L.A., New York, Beijing, or Sydney. This article takes a look at how congestion is important to making a city what it is.

November 15, 2007 - The Sydney Morning Herald

Automakers Announce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars

Honda, Ford, and GM will put hydrogen fuel cell cars on the road in Southern California.

November 15, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Light Rail? Fine. But Not Here

Business owners in Mesa, Arizona are worried that a planned light rail extension will harm their businesses if it passes through their street -- a plan they have been vocal in opposing.

November 15, 2007 - East Valley Tribune

The Singing Streets Of Japan

Road designers in Japan have created a system of specialized grooves on highway pavement that produce melodies when cars drive over them at certain speeds.

November 14, 2007 - The Guardian

Congress Members May Oppose Funding For California High Speed Rail

A dispute over two possible routes for California's high-speed rail line has elevated to members of Congress formally opposing federal funding for a route that does not include their districts.

November 14, 2007 - San Jose Mercury News

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